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Fishing Report - Andrea leaves bad seas in its wake

Published: Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 11:36 p.m.

Last Modified: Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 11:36 p.m.

Tropical Storm Andrea really churned up the ocean last week, and area waters are still pretty muddy. Black drum, red drum, flounder, sea mullet and a few pompano have made up most of the recent catches. Very little offshore fishing is going on, but black bass, king mackerel, grouper and mahi have provided most of the action.

Capt. Dennis Barbour reports that flounder, red drum, whiting and black drum mullet are being caught in the river and in the surf. Some flounder are being caught as well. Source: Island Tackle and Hardware.

OFFSHORE WILMINGTON

Capt. Rick Croson reports strong winds and rough seas have hampered area fishermen over the past week. A few cobia and Spanish mackerel are being caught and that's about it. Source: Living Waters Guide Service.

LOWER BRUNSWICK COUNTY

Capt. Brant McMullan reports that large sea bass are being caught in 90-110 feet of water. Some king mackerel have started moving into 50-70 feet of water where they should stay for the next few weeks. Gulf Stream fishing is producing some mahi when the boats can get there but they are continuing to scatter and move inshore in the 20-30 mile range. Source: Ocean Isle Fishing Center.

<p>Tropical Storm Andrea really churned up the ocean last week, and area waters are still pretty muddy. Black drum, red drum, flounder, sea mullet and a few pompano have made up most of the recent catches. Very little offshore fishing is going on, but black bass, king mackerel, grouper and mahi have provided most of the action.</p><p><b>TOPSAIL ISLAND</b></p><p>Capt. Chris Medlin reports that inshore fishing is producing some flounder, red drum and speckled trout. The piers are reporting bluefish, pompano, and sea mullet, and surf fishing is producing pompano, bluefish, red drum and sea mullet. Source: East Coast Sports.</p><p><b>WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH</b></p><p>Tex Grissom reports that inshore and nearshore fishing is producing black drum, red drum and a few flounder. Offshore, there's black sea bass, king mackerel, grouper and mahi when the sea conditions allow. Source: Tex's Tackle.</p><p><b>CAROLINA/KURE BEACH</b></p><p>Capt. Dennis Barbour reports that flounder, red drum, whiting and black drum mullet are being caught in the river and in the surf. Some flounder are being caught as well. Source: Island Tackle and Hardware.</p><p><b>OFFSHORE WILMINGTON</b></p><p>Capt. Rick Croson reports strong winds and rough seas have hampered area fishermen over the past week. A few cobia and Spanish mackerel are being caught and that's about it. Source: Living Waters Guide Service.</p><p><b>LOWER BRUNSWICK COUNTY</b></p><p>Capt. Brant McMullan reports that large sea bass are being caught in 90-110 feet of water. Some king mackerel have started moving into 50-70 feet of water where they should stay for the next few weeks. Gulf Stream fishing is producing some mahi when the boats can get there but they are continuing to scatter and move inshore in the 20-30 mile range. Source: Ocean Isle Fishing Center.</p>